Students and Nature

Make Yourself At Home – Outdoors!

 |  Sep 15, 2010

Tips to bring nature closer—whether you have a backyard, deck, balcony, or a window Read more

Department of Education to Make University Sustainability Grant Decisions

, ,  |  Sep 12, 2010

A “University Sustainablity Program (USP),” passed by Congress as part of the Higher Education Opportunity Act (2008) and authorized at the U.S. Department of Education, will distribute grants soon through … Read more

Get Inspired with a Nature Haiku

 |  Sep 10, 2010

Read the winning entries from National Wildlife Federation’s haiku contest Read more

3 Fun Backyard Activities For Kids

 |  Sep 9, 2010

Nature bracelets, a homemade compass, and outdoor baby toys Read more

Back to School: Back Outside! Video Highlights

,  |  Sep 2, 2010

Check out this video with Kevin Coyle, summarizing his new Back to School: Back Outside! report about the role of outdoor learning programs and outdoor play time in furthering children’s overall education
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Back to School? Back Outside!

 |  Sep 1, 2010

‘Back to School:Back Outside!’ Report Documents How Outdoor Time Boosts Academic Performance
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Tips To Make Nature Second Nature

 |  Aug 31, 2010

6 ways to create an ‘outdoor habit’ for your family Read more

Summertime First Aid: Heat-Related Illnesses

 |  Aug 27, 2010

Tips to beat the heat and keep your cool Read more

What you need to know before you go back-to-school shopping

,  |  Aug 25, 2010

As students and teachers ready for the upcoming school year, preparations are made—checking class schedules, figuring out the bus times, mapping out how far your apartment is from campus, and … Read more

Nature Q&A: How Do Water Striders “walk” on Water?

 |  Aug 25, 2010

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